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Book

The natural home

Call Number

  • 747 B653 (CEN, OSH)

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Publication Information

London ; New York : Ryland Peters & Small, 2012.

Physical Description

159 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm

Summary

"The Natural Home is a place where natural materials and motifs are the key elements of a decorating style that is a joy to live with and a joy to behold. Influential art director and stylist Hans Blomquist starts off by exploring the essence of his style. In Texture, he revels in the textures and patinas of natural materials. Still Life reveals Hans' passion for creating displays that showcase treasured pieces, while Plants and Flowers celebrates the beauty of nature and the cycles of the natural world. Colour presents his favourite earthy, natural colour palette, which provides the perfect backdrop for hits of brighter natural hues. In the second part of the book, Homes, through a series of case studies, Hans explores houses and apartments that showcase the beautiful simplicity and elegance of the natural look."--Provided by publisher.

Notes

Includes index.

Contents

  • The natural elements. Plants and foliage ; Display ; Colour ; Texture ; Fabrics
  • The natural homes. A rustric retreat ; The old button factory ; Naturally moody ; A green house in the city ; The old stable ; The converted church ; Naturally relaxed ; Simply natural ; Shades of grey ; In search of lost time.

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Added Authors

Debi Treloar